If you’re a creative professional, consultant, or skilled expert — the Freelance Permit allows you to legally offer your services, work with multiple clients, and invoice businesses across the UAE — without needing a full-time employer
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Freelance Permit Only
5500 AED
*Service Fee: AED 0 (Free)
Govt / Freezone Fee: AED 5,500
Best for individuals who want to work as freelancer legally and already have valid UAE residency
Govt / Freezone Fee: AED 5,500
Best for individuals who want to work as freelancer legally and already have valid UAE residency
- Freelance Permit / License
- Legally work anywhere in UAE
- Up to 5 shareholders
- 10 business activities (mix and match)
- Free P.O.Box & Office Address
- Eligibility for bank account opening
- Eligible to Invoice Clients
Freelance Visa With Permit
11800 AED
12% off
*Service Fee: AED 0 (Free)
Govt / Freezone Fee: AED 11,800
Best for individuals who want self-sponsored & legal freelance visa & permit
*Service Fee: AED 0 (Free)
Govt / Freezone Fee: AED 11,800
Best for individuals who want self-sponsored & legal freelance visa & permit
- Lifetime Residency
- Freelance License with up to 10 Activities
- No Yearly Renewal of Residency
- Unlimited Visas Quotas
- Family Sponsorship
- Eligibility for business & personal bank account opening
- Entry Permit, Visa Status Change, Medical Examination. Residency Visa & Emirates ID
1 Year Visa Package
7900 AED
*Service Fee: AED 2,000
Govt Fee: AED 5,900
Best for individuals who already has job & needs residency only
Govt Fee: AED 5,900
Best for individuals who already has job & needs residency only
- 1 Year Residency
- Eligibility for bank account opening
- Entry Permit, Visa Status Change, Medical Examination. Residency Visa & Emirates ID
Freelance Permit + Residency in 3 Steps
Step 1: Book a Consultation with Expert
Meet one of our expert consultants either in person or online. We’ll discuss your freelance activity, eligibility and goals — and answer all your questions so you’re fully informed.
Step 2: Submit Application & Documents
Provide the required documents for your freelance permit and visa, and we handle the entire application process with the relevant authorities. From initial approval to Emirates ID issuance, we take care of it.
Step 3: Get Approved & Start Living in UAE
Once approvals are in place, you receive your freelance permit + residency visa (and Emirates ID). Then you can legally work, invoice clients, open a bank account and live in the UAE with full confidence.
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Most Popular Questions
With this freelance visa, can I work anywhere in UAE and outside?
You can work anywhere in UAE and even outside UAE if you have a legal freelance permit or license from any of UAE freezone.
What is a difference between company sponsored visa and freelance visa or if they are same?
Any visa which is issued under the establishment of any private company is not allowed to buy or sale in UAE.
Company visa is an employment visa whereas the actual freelance visa is applied through UAE government authority or any of the government delegate service provider.
Is freelance license is a business setup?
Any entity which is created in mainland or freezone is a business setup then what is the difference?
License issued by freezones mainly don't required office space or office tenancy contract whereas in mainland, office space with registered office tenancy contract is the basic requirement.
How long does the entire process take?
It usually takes 10 to 12 days. First for initial approval, it takes 1 to 2 days
What is the entire process of getting freelance visa?
First the documents such as passport copy and a photo is submitted for initial approval.
After that the freelance permit / license is applied where applicant has to suggest business name and select freelance activities.
Once license is issued, an immigration card is processed to further apply a temporary residency which is called entry permit visa.
In case if the applicant is outside country, he or she needs to travel to UAE and continue to medical examination and Emirates ID and if the applicant is already in UAE then a visa status change process is done after entry permit is issued.
Just after entry permit, medical examination and Emirates ID is processed and for those who never had Emirates ID before, they are taken to do a biometric or fingerprints.
Can I work for any company in UAE as a freelancer
Yes, you can work with any company as a freelancer. Your freelance permit allows you to work with any company where you and the company can create a legal contract and work together.
Who can I sponsor with this freelance visa?
There are two different sponsorship processes in UAE.
First where a residency visa holder can sponsor family like spouse, children and parents.
Second, if you have a freelance license from freezone, with this license you can sponsor anyone, no matter they are relative to you or not.
For how many months or years can I stay outside with this visa?
If your visa category is investor, then you can stay 365 days outside UAE and if visa category is employee then you can't stay more than 180 days outside UAE.
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